Anglo-Saxon kings often used to favour their sister's son to their own - for at least you could guarantee there was your own blood in your sister's son! Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes anglo blood favour
The motivations of kings in British history can generally be reduced to two: the quest for territory and the search for a male heir. No king was secure on his throne until he had a son, and no queen consort was ever really safe without a boy. Kate Williams boybritishconsort share on social
Indeed, throughout much of history and in many cultures, redheads have been viewed with suspicion and fear - and even killed - because of their hair. Kate Williams culturefearhair Change image and share on social
Redheads were particularly persecuted during the European witch trials of the fifteenth, sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. The colour was associated with the devil, and the pale skin which most redheads have was thought unnatural and deathly. Kate Williams centurycolourdeathly share on social
I was never one to run away from trouble - I intend to continue to fight my corner and try to redeem our reputation in some way. It's very difficult when you see the PR campaign that Anglo have built up against us. A lot of the media would be very anti-Quinn and have fallen hook, line and sinker for the Anglo story where they are the good guys. Sean Quinn angloantibuild share on social
Twice a week I would receive injections or IV's of Factor VIII which clotted the blood and then broke it down. Ryan White bloodbreakclot Change image and share on social
At the end of my life, I was told to vote for it for pensioners; I' m not in favour of means tests for pensioners or anybody. Tony Benn endfavourlife Change image and share on social